IOG Industry Awards - 2015 finalists announced

The finalists have been announced for the prestigious Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Industry Awards 2015.

Now in its seventh year, the awards event – which enjoys headline sponsorship by Rigby Taylor and Top Green - acknowledge the high standards achieved by volunteer and professional teams as well as individuals at facilities ranging from grassroots to professional stadia level.

The awards’ judging process recognises achievement, innovation and fresh thinking as well as examples of best practice from the leaders in the world of groundsmanship.

Independent judging at each venue will now take place and the winners will be announced Oscar-style at the IOG Industry Awards dinner by host Mark Saggers from talkSPORT radio at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 4 November.

St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, Staffs, and the University of Surrey.This category co-sponsored by the AELTC (All England Lawn Tennis Club), ECB (the England and Wales Cricket Board), The FA (Football Association), the Football Foundation, The LTA (Lawn Tennis Association), the Premier League, the RFL (Rugby Football League) and the RFU (Rugby Football Union).